Meet our Team
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Dimitri Douchin PhD, Co-Founder of Canberra Stargazing
Dimitri is a French-Australian astronomer with a PhD in Astrophysics and Astronomy and a TEDx Speaker, with more than 1000 stargazing tours under his belt (Sydney Observatory, Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley). He is also an Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University, focusing on Cultural Astronomy and collaborating with Aboriginal communities to help recover traditional astronomy. Dimitri also a Dark Sky advocate and is obsessed with the relationship that humans have with the sky from a cognitive, scientific and cultural standpoint.
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Charleze Girdler, Stargazing Guide
Hello, I am Charleze! I grew up in Grafton NSW, before moving to Canberra in 2023 to complete my undergraduate degree at ANU majoring in Astronomy and Astrophysics. During my studies I have completed some research to help discover metal poor stars. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, reading fantasy and sci-fi books, and camping and hiking outdoors.
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Alexei Beaton, Stargazing Guide
Hi, I'm Alexei. I've been an amateur astronomer for most of my adult life & a stargazing guide for 2 years. I love sharing how the night-time sky represents the oldest storybook that connects us all.
My astronomical passion is describing & helping others to understand our place in the universe even just a little bit better. During the sunlight hours I enjoy playing sports such as AFL, Cricket & Tennis as well as spending time at the beach. -
Sabine Osarek, Stargazing Guide
Sabine is currently studying Astrophysics and Film Production at Macquarie University, and wishes to merge her love for film and science. Originating from regional NSW, just East of Canberra, she grew up with the southern sky's Milky Way and strongly believes you don't need a big fancy telescope to marvel at the stars (although it helps!).
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Benjamin Burgess, Stargazing Guide
Benjamin is an honours graduate from the ANU and science communicator with Mount Stromlo Observatory Outreach and Canberra Stargazing. He completed his degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2025 with research focusing on near-field cosmology. He is determined to share his passion and knowledge of science to the public and hopes to inspire the next generation to pursue their ambitions.
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Caroline Boulom, Co-Founder of Canberra Stargazing
Caroline, the Managing Director—and Dimitri’s fiancée, is passionate about creating joyful moments for their guests. She is in charge of the Ground Operations: from PR, digital marketing, customer service, partnerships with local businesses to create bespoke events that sparkle stars in their guests eyes. She can be found never far from the sea and the mountains, enjoys sound baths and reading French novels.
“When we look to the ground, we only see our differences. When we look up into the Sky, we go back to being children. Amazed. Fascinated. We feel united.”
Our Mission
To create WOW moments in nature and inspire our guests to look inward by looking up, taking them on a journey of discovering the Australian sky through ancient constellations and modern science.
Our Philosophy
Share our love for Nature and for the Sky. We strive to deliver immersive and meaningful experiences so guests can come out of their tours more relaxed, connected, curious and simply happier.
We aim to offer a connection between the content of their tours and Australia’s Indigenous history as much as is culturally appropriate.
It’s incredible to be a little human on a pale blue dot flying through space.